ZIP Code 48872 - Perry Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 48872 is located in Perry Michigan. Portions of 48872 are also in Shaftsburg and Morrice and Perry Township and Woodhull Township and Locke Township and Antrim Township and Conway Township and Bennington Township. 48872 is primarily within Shiawassee County, with some portions in Ingham County and Livingston County. Regionally, 48872 is located in the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area.
ZIP Code 48872 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Perry |
| Primary County | Shiawassee County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 6,241 |
| Area Code(s) | 517 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 48872 Map
48872 Demographics
48872 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 48872 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48872 is White. The current unemployment level in 48872 is 5.1%.
| Population | 6,241 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.99% |
| Population Density | 102 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,921 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,025 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $419,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.25% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.68% |
48872 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,155 | 97.25% |
| Black | 42 | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.82% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48872 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 870 | 96.88% |
| Black | 1 | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.11% |
48872 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 578 | 12.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 558 | 11.61% |
| High School Diploma | 1,601 | 33.3% |
| No High School Diploma | 119 | 2.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 289 | 6.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 786 | 16.35% |
| Associates Degree | 494 | 10.27% |
| Masters Degree | 338 | 7.03% |
| Professional Degree | 25 | 0.52% |
| Doctorate Degree | 20 | 0.42% |
48872 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.79891968, -84.21474457 |
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| Regions | Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area Lansing Area Metro Detroit |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Lansing-East Lansing, MI Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 61 Square Miles |
48872 Schools
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48872 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 56g - Lansing Loamy Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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